How scientists have changed their view of insomnia
Insomnia may have been torturing humanity since ancient times, but over the last 20 years scientists have made progress in their understanding of chronic sleep deprivation.
Apr 23, 2026
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GP nurses could transform access to sleep care, study indicates
A new Flinders University study shows that nurses working in general practice could play a major role in improving access to sleep‑health treatment, but only if patients and general practice staff are involved in designing ...
Apr 23, 2026
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If you feel cranky and tired, you may have spring allergy fatigue
People might not associate brain fog and fatigue with spring allergies, but these symptoms can make life just as miserable—or sometimes more—than the watery eyes, itchy noses, and congestion we typically associate with reactions ...
Apr 22, 2026
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In epilepsy, poor sleep is associated with dementia
For people with epilepsy, getting poor sleep was associated with a higher risk of dementia compared to people without epilepsy, according to a study published in Neurology. In addition, getting optimal sleep, six to eight ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Heart rate rhythms reveal early bird genetics may help shield against type 2 diabetes
Being an early bird or a night owl may be defined by your genetics, but Pitt research published March 16 in The Journal of Physiology suggests that those who rise early may receive some protection against conditions such ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Interdisciplinary care is a promising approach for pediatric patients with long COVID
A study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has found that pediatric patients with long-term COVID report a high symptom burden that meets or exceeds that of other chronic health conditions. The study describes ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Implanted nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea found to be safe and effective
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation, or pHGNS, (an implanted stimulation therapy targeting specific sectors of nerves in the tongue) for obstructive sleep ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Not just snoring: Obstructive sleep apnea linked to poorer muscle quality and higher fracture risk
A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center, published in Sleep and Breathing, reveals a significant link between obstructive sleep apnea and skeletal muscle quality. This finding ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Physicists refute famous 2025 study claiming daylight saving time poses severe health risks
In 2025, Lara Weed and Jamie M. Zeitzer of Stanford University published an article linking the practice of seasonal time changes (Daylight Saving Time) to negative health outcomes, ranging from acute symptoms (heart attacks ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Melatonin appears to promote sleep by reducing visual sensitivity, zebrafish study suggests
Melatonin is a naturally produced molecule that has long been suspected to play a role in healthy sleep, but it has been unclear how it does so. Now, Caltech researchers have discovered a mechanism through which melatonin ...
Apr 20, 2026
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